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NX05 UFG

2005 Rover 25

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

121,041 mi
Last recorded121,041 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX05 UFG
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2018 121,041 miles

Engine management light on...

Front headlamp beam image poor (deteriorated lens)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 120,994 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer sill marked yellow (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine management light on...

Front headlamp beam image poor (deteriorated lens)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 115,560 miles

Handbrake has slight travel..

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 109,192 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 109,188 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 100,432 miles

fuel tank corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2015 100,379 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

fuel tank corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2014 92,977 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 83,990 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 74,366 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 65,229 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Mar 2011 65,229 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 52,963 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2009 39,120 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 23,943 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 23,932 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Rover 25?

Based on 1,784,341 MOT tests across 157,261 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
4,984
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
157,261
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 69,670
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54,138
Stop lamp not working 45,218
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 40,413
Brake pipe excessively corroded 34,685
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NX05 UFG is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2005 Rover 25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 43,892 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover 25 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 69,670 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NX05 UFG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 25 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this Rover 25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NX05 UFG registered?

NX05 UFG is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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